As part of an ever-growing ag community, we are uniquely positioned to address the challenges and seize the opportunities of a growing global population. We are dedicated to finding the most talented people to support the businesses of our member owners, local ag retails and cooperatives across North America. We strive to match people that share our passion for agriculture with sustainable careers in the communities in which our member owners operate. There is no better time to be part of the growing, dynamic world of agriculture - let's help you find your fit.Strategic Account Manager - SW MOOne of Land O'Lakes Member Owner Cooperatives is hiring a Strategic Account Manager to join their team!Location(s) Available:Metz, MOThe Strategic Account Manager is responsible for providing consulting services to producers in the areas of crop protection, crop nutrients, soil fertility, seed, and precision ag technology. This position will provide integrated solutions utilizing products and services to address yield impacting issues. This position will perform their job responsibilities in a manner to increase market share, focusing on new and prospective growers of the future. They will drive profitability; and efficiency; while providing a superior customer experience; and helping achieve the cooperative's mission statement and goals.EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: A bachelor's degree from a four year university or college or four years experience in agronomy or a related agricultural field.JOB REQUIREMENTS:Increase our market share of crop nutrients products, crop protection products, seed, technology and agronomy services in assigned territory.Assist other departments or partners in facilitating cross sale opportunities with your assigned customers.Assist in the planning of sales goals and a marketing plan.Provide our customers with timely insightful agronomic knowledge and recommendations regarding weeds, pest, and other yield limiting issues that can be addressed by products and services the cooperative provides.Improve knowledge of all products and resources available and their prices to make proper recommendations.Implement Best Management Practices whenever consulting with the customers.Grow your customer base by enhancing their profitability, through integrated solutions and yield enhancing products.Manage product performance problems in your territory to facilitate a positive customer experience.Work directly with Senior Location Managers, Location Managers and Agronomy Operations Managers assigned to your locations.Complete all reports required by your manager in a timely manner.Promote and assist with CFA and other financing tools available to growers on your assigned customer list.ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:Ability and willingness to sell products and services to customers.Exceptional ability and willingness to call on and work with prospective growers.Good working knowledge of the crop protection, crop nutrient, seed and technology productsGood general knowledge of Team Marketing Aliance products, services and procedures.Ability to interpret soil test results.Ability to effectively communicate in person to groups of people or to individuals, along with strong written communication skills.Commercial Driver's License (A) with Tanker endorsements.Ability to react to change productively and handle other essential tasks as assigned.Ability to handle emotional customers and resolve complaints.Frequently lift or move 50 pounds and occasionally lift or move 100 pounds.If you have questions about how to apply, please call the HR Solution Center at 844-LOL-HR4U (844-565-4748) M-F 8:00am-4:30pm CT.Equal Opportunity Employer - minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity
